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Software AG webMethods: The Farewell Sale

Forrester IT

Yesterday, I was surprised to learn that IBM is acquiring webMethods from Software AG (and also StreamSets, but I’ll focus on webMethods here). First, private equity firm Silver Lake completed its acquisition of Software AG (previously a publicly traded company) on September 28. It surprised me for two reasons.

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Navigating The Waters Of Enterprise Software? Keep An Eye On The Agile Vendors

Forrester IT

In the waters of enterprise software, ships like IBM, Microsoft, and SAP are well-known names. Singer and pianist Little Richard once said: “It’s not the size of the ship; it’s the size of the Waves”. Their size, breadth of coverage, brand recognition, and market influence reflect their success. As does their revenue.

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Navigating The Waters Of Enterprise Software? Keep An Eye On The Agile Vendors

Forrester IT

In the waters of enterprise software, ships like IBM, Microsoft, and SAP are well-known names. Singer and pianist Little Richard once said: “It’s not the size of the ship; it’s the size of the Waves”. Their size, breadth of coverage, brand recognition, and market influence reflect their success. As does their revenue.

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Axiata, Vodafone and Jio run on Open Digital Architecture

TM Forum

Open Digital Architecture. Co-created by over 1,750 professionals from more than 350 TM Forum member companies, ODA defines an industry-agreed set of reusable software building blocks for creating, managing, and securing any digital service. “Open Digital Architecture is behind this digital drive.” Running on ODA.

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IBM announces plans to deliver 4,000+ qubit system

Tech Republic

With a combination of intelligent software, connected architectures and new modular and networked processors, the company is aiming to reach near-term quantum advantage. The post IBM announces plans to deliver 4,000+ qubit system appeared first on TechRepublic.

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What is enterprise architecture? A framework for transformation

CIO Business Intelligence

Enterprise architecture definition Enterprise architecture (EA) is the practice of analyzing, designing, planning, and implementing enterprise analysis to successfully execute on business strategies. Making it easier to evaluate existing architecture against long-term goals.

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Historical IBM Microcomputer Hardware/Software LAN Products

IT Toolbox

The concept of an overarching connectivity architecture such as SAA was one approach to managing these compromises. One clearly evident (if not explicitly stated) IBM strategy in managing outside competition was to coopt popular technology.

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